An outbreak in Zimbabwe also signals a recurring crisis as it comes on the heels of a devastating cholera epidemic in 2018.

Therefore, women must voice their concerns on climate change to represent the disenfranchised demographic.

Ironically, Zela notes the threat that human activities pose to wetlands despite this connection, a threat which has made it necessary to protect these rich patches of land at law.

Heralded as beacons of inclusive conservation, community conservancies empower local communities to govern and manage wildlife resources sustainably.

The theme on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience is particularly important given that the large tracks of land are degraded every year.

To raise awareness on the provisions of General Comment 26 of 2023 on child rights and environmental rights with a focus on climate change, Zela hosted a community workshop.

These stakeholders have expressed reservations that the mining sector has not been contributing a fair share of taxes to support vital human development areas such as health and education.

Zela notes that now is the ideal time for the fiscal policy framework to implement a sliding scale royalty system for these important minerals as prices are depressed.